Who has been chosen for the 2015 Bihari Puraskar?
The renowned poet Dr.Bhagwati Lal Vyas has been chosen for the 2015 Bihari Puraskar for his anthology of Rajasthani poems “Katha Sun Aawe Hai Sabad”.
The World Wildlife Day is observed on which date?
The World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 every year to raise awareness about the dangers faced by the planet’s fauna and flora. The 2016 theme is “The future of wildlife is in our hands”, with African and Asian elephants being the main focus of global campaigns.
India’s first Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme has been launched by which state?
Delhi has become the first Indian state to launch Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as a public health programme for school children.
Which Indian has won the 2016 Windham-Campbell in the fiction category?
The Indian columnist and author Jerry Pinto has won the 2016 Windham-Campbell Prize for his novel “Em and The Big Hoom” in the fiction category at the Yale University, United States.
The first Raisina Dialogue 2016 has been hosted by which union ministry?
The first Raisina Dialogue 2016 has been hosted by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), an independent think tank based in India, in New Delhi from March 1-3, 2016. It is a 3-day India’s flagship conference on Geopolitics and Geo-economics with the theme “Asia: Regional and Global Connectivity”. The 2016 dialogue will enable the MEA to reach out to a wider international multi-disciplinary audience.
Who will be conferred with the Lifetime Achievement honour at the 2016 Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META)?
The renowned playwright and director Ratan Thiyam will be conferred with a Lifetime Achievement Award in the 11th edition of the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) 2016.
Martin Crowe, who died recently, was a cricketer from which country?
Martin Crowe (53), former New Zealand cricket captain, commentator and author, passed away in Auckland, New Zealand. He was a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1985 and was credited as one of the best young batsmen in the world.
What is the theme of the 2016 Zero Discrimination Day?
The Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1 every year to promote diversity and recognizes that everyone counts. The 2016 theme is “Stand Out” and encourages everyone to stand for fair and just societies.
What is the India’s position in the latest Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report?
India has been ranked at the 90th place in a list of 126 countries in the latest Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report compiled by World Economic Forum (WEF) on the basis of their ability to deliver secure, affordable and sustainable energy.
Which of the following organisation has launched its first Uridashi Masala bonds?
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank has launched its first Uridashi Masala Bonds (Japanese bonds).
Current Affairs 10th March, 2016 Highlights of Union Budget 2016-17 Highlights of Railway Budget 2016
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